Planning a local ride or a Rally? Let other folks know here so they can ride along.

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This is the place to plan a ride or let others know about upcoming rides. Please post stories and/or pictures of the ride once it happens in the "Ride Reports" section. Please put the city and state of the rally or start of the ride so folks can attend.

Granted, some cross the line...my wife thinks SCROTUM and Twat are highly offensive, while the others are just plain silly.

2005 Ural Gear Up with DP-28 replica
Patriot Guard Rider

"I don't drive a Ural to make great time, I drive a Ural to have a great time."

"There is no way to rule innocent men. The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws." - Ayn Rand "Atlas Shrugged"

I just realized today that I don't even know what any of them mean or where they are.At first glance I don't know if the FART is 3 states away or right in my back yard.I have to look each one up anytime someone mentions them.

I'm grateful Ivan Grozney et al. kept the Jersey Devil Hunt simple.

It could have ended up being "HURL- Hunting Unsubstantiated Regional Legend" or "POOP- Pinelands Outdoor Otiose Pursuit."

I thought I'd BUMP this to the top so we could have all of the rallies in one thread. We can just update the dates for 2012 and/or add to the list with any new or missed rallies.

I'm looking forward to trying to make more rallies this year and meeting more members from the site!

I'm going to copy/paste the list here and I'll also make changes to the first post in this thread as needed. If anyone needs to make additions or changes feel free to do so or let me know and I'll make changes to this list for you.

C.R.A.P. Rally- Carolina Rally and Pot Luck. Held at Jordan Lake usually the last weekend of March. Camping next to the lake, nice bath house, lot's of FOOD and drinks. Having a good time and telling stories around the camp fire is mandatory!

B.U.R.P.- BlueRidge Ural Rider's Party, usually the second weekend in July, held at Willville Motorcycle Campground at Meadows of Dan, VA.

F.A.R.T.- Fall Annual Rebellious Tour, second weekend in October held at the KOA East in Black Mountain, NC.

Jersey Devil Hunt - Spring and Fall. Spring Rally is usually around the 2nd weekend in May; Fall Rally is usually around the 2nd weekend in September. Pine Barrens of New Jersey. Sometimes Wharton Forest, sometimes Lebanon Forest (now called Byrne Forest). It is an OFF ROAD rally. Dirt, mud, water fording, deep sugar sand. 2WD not always necessary, but helpful; 1WD rigs with a nobby on the pusher is usually adequate. If not, someone can pull you out with tow straps or come-a-long.

NH SCREW(New Hampshire Sidecar Rally Everyone Wanted) Weare, NH July - Runs Thursday to Sunday, usually the last week of the month. Off-Road, dirt roads & street run in conjunction w/ the Merrimack Valley Military Vehicle Collectors Club

T.U.R.D.- Texas Ural Riders Division Rally's in May and October in and around Texas. Always check the "Upcoming Rides and Rally's" forum for info.

SPITS aka SPring In The South was a rally that Robbie Moore used to host at the Shriner's Rodeo Grounds in Abbeville, SC each May. NO LONGER EXISTS

3x3x3 (Three States, Three Wheels, Three Days)When: Mid-June, dates change some.Where: The Russian Triangle (Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, and sometimes Minnesota)Why: Because several of us got tired of going to ralleys and spending all of the time standing in hot parking lots and not riding.Who: My wife and I post when and where we are going to be spending a long weekend riding. Then any of our friends that are available come and join us.

ACTUrAL (Apple, Cheese, Touring, UrALs)When: September or October dates again change some.Where: Has been in the Russian Triangle, But this year and last it moved a little futher south, but still along the Upper Mississippi River, to include anothertriangle (Iowa, Illinois, Missouri).Why: We decided that one long weekend a year was not enoughWho: See above.

I will be hosting a rally again this year at my home in Thomaston CT. August 5 - 7. We will be riding in from the Canadian Curd Rally with some of our Northern Brethren the week before. Any one coming in from the north is welcome to ride in with us. More details to follow, just letting everyone know early to put it on their calenders.

i wish there was a SWANK rally (SouthWest Amassing of Nonchalant Komrades) or something.How come it is so lonely here in Commiefornia? Kalifornia? Arid-zona? Lost Wages,Nevada?I need to follow someone around so I may learn precisely what it is I am doing on this contraption.

g8ed_rider wrote:i wish there was a SWANK rally (SouthWest Amassing of Nonchalant Komrades) or something.How come it is so lonely here in Commiefornia? Kalifornia? Arid-zona? Lost Wages,Nevada?I need to follow someone around so I may learn precisely what it is I am doing on this contraption.

Take the lead and make it happen! Just put together an informal get together. Find a camp ground with group camping and set a date, then post it on here. The CRAP RALLY has grown every year. Start out small and see where it goes.

As for learning to ride, find out if there's a course near by. I'd had mine for three years and a class still helped me.

g8ed_rider wrote:Good idea Bobby.I live right at the entrance to Sequoia Natl. Park . There are great campgrounds in town. Mayne I will put something together for after the snow melts up in the Park.

I definitely want to take a course. Am planning on doing the one in Oregon when they start up again.

Grew up just down the road, that would be fun. I hope the ranger who escorted my hungover partied all night friends and I out has retired or he may not let me back in. As for school Oregon is your best bet but I think Cason City Nevada had one class a year also. If you find yourself in my area give a shout, the wife will tell you all about her bike that she monkies in.

2007 Ural Retro burning up the road at Ural speed.Some of my family have asked if Urals come with social lives, I am thinking they do, we have met the nicest people with our Ural.

hdflame wrote:I thought I'd BUMP this to the top so we could have all of the rallies in one thread. We can just update the dates for 2012 and/or add to the list with any new or missed rallies.

I'm looking forward to trying to make more rallies this year and meeting more members from the site!

I'm going to copy/paste the list here and I'll also make changes to the first post in this thread as needed. If anyone needs to make additions or changes feel free to do so or let me know and I'll make changes to this list for you.

C.R.A.P. Rally- Carolina Rally and Pot Luck. Held at Jordan Lake usually the last weekend of March. Camping next to the lake, nice bath house, lot's of FOOD and drinks. Having a good time and telling stories around the camp fire is mandatory!

B.U.R.P.- BlueRidge Ural Rider's Party, usually the second weekend in July, held at Willville Motorcycle Campground at Meadows of Dan, VA.

F.A.R.T.- Fall Annual Rebellious Tour, second weekend in October held at the KOA East in Black Mountain, NC.

Jersey Devil Hunt - Spring and Fall. Spring Rally is usually around the 2nd weekend in May; Fall Rally is usually around the 2nd weekend in September. Pine Barrens of New ACTUrAL (Apple, Cheese, Touring, UrALs)WhJersey. Sometimes Wharton Forest, sometimes Lebanon Forest (now called Byrne Forest). It is an OFF ROAD rally. Dirt, mud, water fording, deep sugar sand. 2WD not always necessary, but helpful; 1WD rigs with a nobby on the pusher is usually adequate. If not, someone can pull you out with tow straps or come-a-long.

NH SCREW(New Hampshire Sidecar Rally Everyone Wanted) Weare, NH July - Runs Thursday to Sunday, usually the last week of the month. Off-Road, dirt roads & street run in conjunction w/ the Merrimack Valley Military Vehicle Collectors Club

T.U.R.D.- Texas Ural Riders Division Rally's in May and October in and around Texas. Always check the "Upcoming Rides and Rally's" forum for info.

SPITS aka SPring In The South was a rally that Robbie Moore used to host at the Shriner's Rodeo Grounds in Abbeville, SC each May. NO LONGER EXISTS

3x3x3 (Three States, Three Wheels, Three Days)When: Mid-June, dates change some.Where: The Russian Triangle (Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, and sometimes Minnesota)Why: Because several of us got tired of going to ralleys and spending all of the time standing in hot parking lots and not riding.Who: My wife and I post when and where we are going to be spending a long weekend riding. Then any of our friends that are available come and join us.

en: September or October dates again change some.Where: Has been in the Russian Triangle, But this year and last it moved a little futher south, but still along the Upper Mississippi River, to include anothertriangle (Iowa, Illinois, Missouri).Why: We decided that one long weekend a year was not enoughWho: See above.

I will be hosting a rally again this year at my home in Thomaston CT. August 5 - 7. We will be riding in from the Canadian Curd Rally with some of our Northern Brethren the week before. Any one coming in from the north is welcome to ride in with us. More details to follow, just letting everyone know early to put it on their calenders.

H.U.G. - Holopaw Ural Gathering. Held in November.

Adding one to the list: C.Z.A.R. Colorado Zidecar Annual Rally - This is the first year being held in the Rocky Mountain National Park area. Mid June. Contact: Coluralado. Camping, riding, Ural games, drinking, homebrew contest, and comraderie.

Marine By Choice wrote:S.O.U.R. Southern Oregon Ural Rally in May in Bandon, Oregon?

If you have any more info on this, I'll add it to the list.

There will be a Southern Oregon Ural Rally from May 11 till the 15th at Bullards Beach State Park In Bandon. Loop A has RV, Tent and Yurt sites. Of course there are Hotels in town if you prefer. The link to the park with maps and reservation information is here; http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_71.php